LOCAL ROOTS MUSIC NW
Music from Around the PNW
Local Roots produces a syndicated FM radio show, television concert series, live concerts, and festivals showcasing music from around the Pacific Northwest. Tune in on demand to hear the best music the region has to offer, sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know.
UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS
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Local Roots Music NW Live Music Series
Catch our monthly Songwriter Series live at Ross Island Grocery and Cafe every 1st Friday, 7-9 PM, 3502 SW Corbett Ave, Portland, OR 97239. Hosted by Local Roots NW radio show host Robert Richter. All ages and no cover.
Catch our monthly Inspiring Artists Songwriter Series live at Ross Island Grocery and Cafe every 3rd Saturday, 5-7 PM, 3502 SW Corbett Ave, Portland, OR 97239. Hosted by Megan Cronin Tucker. All ages and no cover.
Catch our monthly Concert Series live at Alberta Street Pub every 4th Tuesday, 7-9 PM, 1036 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211. All ages and $10 cover.
RADIO SHOW AVAILABLE
LIVE & ON DEMAND
Tues 6-8pm
92.7 FM
Tues 8-10pm & Thurs 6-8am
100.7 FM
Sun 11am-1pm
99.1 FM
Sun 6-8pm
100.7 & 88.5 FM
Sun 4-6pm
101.9 FM
LOCAL ARTISTS
Celebrating the best music from the Pacific Northwest.
Hosted by Robert Richter
FM Broadcast on demand on KMWV Salem, KOCF Eugene, KCIW Brookings, PDX Radio Project, KMUZ Salem, and Radio Tacoma
Local Roots is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the best music from the Pacific Northwest. We feature local artists on our radio show, concert series, and festival events. Join us in supporting the vibrant music scene in our community.
SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC
Send your radio-friendly mp3 via email or Google Drive to be considered for the syndicated Local Roots Music NW FM radio show, live performance opportunities for Capital Community Television in Salem, our residencies, tribute shows, and more in the Portland area and throughout the PNW.
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Click here to submit your music via email. Please include your radio-friendly mp3, artist/band name, your song title(s), release date(s), website, current city, and any additional notes like bio, upcoming shows, etc. For info on how to share your .mp3 via Google Drive click here.
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About Us
Local Roots produces a syndicated FM radio show, television concert series, live concerts, and festivals showcasing music from around the Pacific Northwest.
Originally a Sunday night radio program on KMUZ-FM in Salem, Local Roots was founded in 2013 by local musician and entrepreneur Robert Richter. Now syndicated on four FM stations in the NW more than 1,000 musicians have had their music played on the Local Roots radio show.
Shows and events are produced by founder Robert Richter working closely with the music and media community to offer the best resources for independent artists of the Pacific Northwest.
Over the past ten years, Local Roots has thrown music festivals, recorded hundreds of live concerts and television showcases, released 5 compilations of NW music, and have featured artists from beyond Salem and Portland, as far as Vancouver, BC, to Idaho, to Seattle, and down to Eugene, OR and beyond.
Portland native Robert Richter originated the Local Roots radio show on KMUZ-FM in 2013 to actively promote music from artists around the Pacific NW. Richter’s experience in radio started at the age of 14 as an announcer at KBPS in Portland. A musician and songwriter for more than 20 years he continues to write, record and perform with his own music projects.
From our first Live Series Concert in 2014 to the present Carlos has been a valued member of our team, mixing more than 500 Local Roots Live Series Concerts recorded for our radio broadcasts. Besides running CSM Creates, a film and music studio in Damascus, Oregon, Carlos is a composer and musician.
Read More: CSM Creates
Victoria "Toya" Fragoso, based in Tacoma, coordinates and hosts Local Roots events in the Puget Sound area including music showcases, concerts and seminars. Toya hosts a podcast called “Tuesday with Toya” where she interviews local independent artists. You can listen on local Radio Tacoma 101.9 FM every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9 PM as well as on major streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Read More: Toya's Official Website
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Brenna assists with planning and marketing our community events, including the Local Roots Live Series Concerts at Alberta St Pub in Portland.
Inspired by the Pacific Northwest's vibrant music scene, Brenna started performing in coffee shops and bars at 14.
Through years of dedication and passion, she honed her craft and is an up-and-coming figure in the Portland music scene, connecting with listeners through her down-to-earth lyrics and upbeat guitar skills.
Read More: Brenna's Official Website
Megan Cronin Tucker
Megan Cronin Tucker hosts Local Roots "Inspiring Artists Songwriter Series" monthly on 3rd Saturday's at Ross Island Grocery & Cafe in Portland.
She started her music career playing violin, then slowly transitioned to guitar and voice, where she found her own unique sound. A fan of poetry and prose, she uses word painting in her lyricism to create an atmosphere around her songs. Megan’s also teaches private lessons and classes to students of all ages in violin, viola, guitar, and ukulele.
Before joining Local Roots to host the "Inspiring Artists Songwriter Series," Megan won the 2025 Local Roots Music NW Song Contest in the Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter category held in April 2025.
Read More: Megan's Official Website
